Take Five (Paul Desmond, Dave Brubeck) - Vanessa Varela, flute - Live at UMD, 2013 

Sometimes you find some classic you just want to play endlessly on repeat. Like this iteration. It feels like I just had six ten-minute breaks per hour, thank you.

How can you listen to this rendition of such a classic jazz tune and not walk away absolutely loving the flute?

I don't know why people would think the flute would not be great with "Take 5." It's not the instrument playing the music; its the person playing the instrument, and this woman and her combo/classmates threw down (did great)! Great going guys!

I PLAYED THIS TWICE TO MAKE SURE that it was as good as I thought it was originally and it was. The flute & the brushes all had the right touch. I believe these solo's were transcribed from the original solo's, the drum solo partially THIS PERFORMANCE IS A KEEPER !!!

I used to play this in the 7th grade, 1963, I was playing alto in that year. in fact, before band class, I was playing it, then over the intercom, we heard Kennedy was shot. I'll never forget that day.

The subtle sound of the flute is extremely relaxing and puts me in a good mood and gives me serenity, Thanks!

I adore the flute's voice with the tune. Nice redition with arrangements and ad lib well preserved.

These young musicians were making MUSIC. That was their main concern. Not going through some kind of individualistic competition or malabarism of sorts. The more I listen to music and watch people performing, the more I value what these guys did. Thank you, Jazz Laureate.

oohhhh man the drums are on point

The Brubeck Quartet would be proud of your performances. Bravo!

Definitely one of the nicest renditions I've listen too. Nice work for sure.

The entire quartet sounded like and preserved the original vibe of Brubeck's rendition. Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

As I staunch Brubeck fan I didn't think I would rate this, but absolutely superb !!!! well done , a very difficult piece to play, beautifully performed, I love it! going to put this on my favorites!!!

If we had never heard of Paul Desmond, THIS would be a classic.

Awesome version - the drummer did a great tribute to Morello's legendary solo while making it his own!

Oh my God was this great! I was on my computer working on a spreadsheet and listening to Pandora when this came on. I thought to myself, "A flute?" I quickly went to RU-vid and there I became mesmerized by this fantastic group playing Dave Brubeck. Ms. Varela had me in the palms of her hands. I played the video three straight times and saved it on my hard drive for future enjoyment. I hope everyone in the group is still progressing in their careers. Each of you played beautifully. I'm a drummer myself and the man on the kit blew me away.

That was a great recital! Awesome job Vanessa!

I did not think they could pull it off. Surprised me. I was getting ready to be disappointed... Excellent!

I really like the original of this tune, but this is an absolutely amazing cover.

The flute gives a completely different vibe than the saxophone. It is nice though

Paul Desmond on flute. I've listened to Brubeck more years than these young people have been alive. Excellent tribute to the quarter and the tune.

She would make Paul Desmond proud. Smoooooooth!

The greatest jazz song done beautifully. Bravo.

Beautiful. I always loved this song. It was written for sax, but it is even better with the flute. Great performance all of you!

I still adore and admire Vanessa's performance.

having worked with Dave on many recordings -I know that he and Paul would be very impressed with this performance.....Good luck to you all.......

Trés Trés belle version bravo ❤❤👏👏

one of my all time fav tunes...even nicer to hear all the different versions, this one is beautiful

A very talented young lady there.

absolutely wonderful, thanks

I enjoyed this! 😊 A lot! As someone whose heard a number of versions of this song, I enjoyed it. 👍

Thanks, all. Inspiring, Vanessa! I just bought the sheet music so I can learn this on flute. Thanks!

this is a wonderful rendition. thank you for sharing it.

Beautifully played by the whole ensemble. Exquisite. Thank you for sharing.

That was amazing. A great treatment of some classic jazz. A beautiful flautist and a tight ensemble. Very well done.

A completely worthy rendition. Love it!!! Nice job Vanessa and gang!!!

Flute is such an versatile and super musical instrument. This video is truly a great example of what I say The young musicians here are all talented jazz musicians their performance in here is one top notch. Salute the lady and all others including the bass player for recording the same.

Very very nice

Perfectly played! I loved this rendition.

I ve listened lots of samples of this song so far but I think this one hit me from my heart, perfect....:)

Thank you, the melody is so alive and crisp I can truely savour this beautiful version of your TAKE FIVE.from Dave Brubeck.

I bloody love this!

Beautiful!

Vanessa, I love the way you play! You almost take it to a classical level with a little Jethro Tull or should I say Ian Anderson. Nicely done!

Bravo Vanessa! I really enjoy it, thanks!

Perfect. Just how it's supposed to sound, gentle and melodic.

I love and play the flute and this is the smoothest I have ever heard take 5 with any instrument. Congratulations.

Beautiful! Conjures a smile on my face. Could listen to it all night long... ;-)

A wonderful interpretation of a great classic.

I love this!!!!!

Amazing guys. Great job!

😀Just getting back into listening to jazz in my 70s. This performance is absolutely stellar. The entire quartet is deserving of praise for an excellent version of the Dave Brubeck classic!

Beautiful ! Bravo Vanessa. Congratulations.!

What a great performance. Time feeling, dynamics and tone colour are perfect. I never thought playing Take five on flute. Nice challenge :)

yes!! wow great work!!

Magnificent rendition of the song!

Excellent from first beat to last...that Flute player is the bomb! It's true, that composition isn't easy, but she's holding her own!

Incredible. Next new in my fav list.

very cool tune. great rendition. i love the flute on this

Awsome job, two thumbs up .....!!

Absolutely fantastic....... all of those musicians were brilliant.

Superb. Butterflies in your tummy, confident and an interpretation that is sound for sore ears. Love. Listen again while I eat.

Excelente versión de uno de mis temas favoritos

This is really cool 🎹🎵👍

beautiful!

Great job by all four. Also very nice camera work, setting, and sounds recording.

very nice! the flute makes it even more sweet.well done to all of you,

This is so good!

Just perfect!

Looooove this...

the girl in the red is my band teacher (ms varla if you find this comment hi how ya doing)

Amazing! Amazing!! Amazing!!!

Love this version also, jazzy classy rendition.

Amazing sounding group

The best cover of the Great classic. Treated it with respect. Love always.

it put a smile on my face.

Great,great,great performance! Greetings from Italy.

I enjoy this so much i am jamming along with you good people! hehe! ( on bass) thank you!

Vanessa Varela was wonderful in her performance; I had to take five and listen to it again.

well done......love it

Great job 👏🏼 Beautiful tone

Fantastic!

Just Great! Dave Brubeck would love them.

I like how the flute gives a gentler and lighter feel to the piece.

damn that flute goes off! I love it, I love the swing @ 0.48 as well. Very lovely

OMG! Such a nice job. Such a song is easy to mess up. Good job 😗

Fantastic crystal clear flute

Love it.

0:17 When the sassyness of the music hits you soul.

Excellent performance... a different twist to the original classic!!

love it great xxxxxxx keep going on xxxxx

Oh God!Amazing!!!

Very , very nice 🌟 👍👍

I am proud. Thank you all.

AMAZING performance ! World-class beautiful music. Such obvious talent...

Impressive! Great job!

FABULOUS!

super beautiful.

Wowww fantastic performance

Love it